Ramadan food distribution project 5

Helping the poor is considered among the best of deeds and such acts have a special place in Islam. It's also considered divine service in which a Muslim is seeking a reward from his master/Almighty Allah. Charity is among one of the objectives, to ease the financial difficulties and bring hope and happiness to these people and families. Abu Hurairah reported that Allah's Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: „The most beloved of people according to Allah is he who brings most benefit, and the most beloved of deeds according to Allah the Mighty, the Magnificent, is that you bring happiness to a fellow Muslim, or relieve him of distress, or pay off his debt or stave away hunger from him.“ That's why the Office of the Muslim World league in Sarajevo and Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre in Bugojno every year in the Holy month of Ramadan distribution of grocery packages to the poor and socially vulnerable people, which is only a part of support and help by the King of the Custodian of the Holy Mosques, Mr. Abdallah b. Abdel-Aziz Alu-Saud, Peace be upon him, as well as his noble brother and his governments – Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Humanity and Charity. All of this has been implemented under a supervision of the Secretary General of the Office of the Muslim World league, distinguished, doctor Abdallah b. Abdel-Mohsen at-Turki. We should also mention a lot of devotion and attention from the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Bosnia and Herzegovina, distinguished, Mr. Eid b. Muhammad es-Sekafi, Peace be upon him. In practice, the words of Almighty Allah “And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orpah, and the captive.”, “We feed you only for the countenance of Allah. We wish not from you reward or gratitude.(Verse Al-Insan,8,9).

Also, following the example of our Prophet, Peace be upon him, and his words: „ Whoever feeds a hungry believer, Allah will feed him with the fruits of Paradise; and whoever gives a drink to a thirsty believer, Allah will quench his thirst (on the Day of Judgment) with an exquisite drink of Paradise; and whoever clothes a believer, Allah will cloth him with a green robe of Paradise.“ (It has been reported by Ali ibn Al-Husayn).

On Wednesday, 12rd of Ramadan 1434 AH or 09th of August 2013, there has been an organized distribution of Ramadan packages with the presence of the Secretary General of the Office of the Muslim World league in Sarajevo and Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre in Bugojno, professor Rahmetullah Nezir Han Kari. A mayor of Bugojno Mr. Hasan Ajkunić was present also.

250 packages have been distributed which contained the following: 1l of cooking oil, 5 kg of flour, 1 kg of salt, 1kg of sugar, 500grams of coffee, 400grams of spaghetti, 250grams of seasoning, 650grams of sugar cubes, 1l of juice, 350grams of macaroni, 750grams of marmalade, 100grams of cayenne pepper, 700grams of rice and 250grams of sweets.).

The distribution was carried out in the Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre in Bugojno to the poor and socially vulnerable people from Gornji Vakuf, Donji Vakuf and Bugojno.

Helping the poor is considered among the best of deeds and such acts have a special place in Islam. It's also considered divine service in which a Muslim is seeking a reward from his master/Almighty Allah. Charity is among one of the objectives, to ease the financial difficulties and bring hope and happiness to these people and families. Abu Hurairah reported that Allah's Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: „The most beloved of people according to Allah is he who brings most benefit, and the most beloved of deeds according to Allah the Mighty, the Magnificent, is that you bring happiness to a fellow Muslim, or relieve him of distress, or pay off his debt or stave away hunger from him.“ That's why the Office of the Muslim World league in Sarajevo and Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre in Bugojno every year in the Holy month of Ramadan distribute grocery packages to the poor and socially vulnerable people, which is only a part of support and help by the King of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Mr. Abdallah b. Abdel-Aziz Alu-Saud, Peace be upon him, as well as his noble brother and his governments – Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and The Kingdom of Humanity and Charity. All of this has been implemented under a supervision of the Secretary General of the Office of the Muslim World league, distinguished, doctor Abdallah b. Abdel-Mohsen at-Turki. We should also mention a lot of devotion and attention from the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Bosnia and Herzegovina, distinguished, Mr. Eid b. Muhammad es-Sekafi, Peace be upon him. In practice, the words of Almighty Allah “And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orpah, and the captive.”, “We feed you only for the countenance of Allah. We wish not from you reward or gratitude.(Verse Al-Insan,8,9).

Also, following the example of our Prophet, Peace be upon him, and his words: „Whoever feeds a hungry believer, Allah will feed him with the fruits of Paradise; and whoever gives a drink to a thirsty believer, Allah will quench his thirst (on the Day of Judgment) with an exquisite drink of Paradise; and whoever clothes a believer, Allah will cloth him with a green robe of Paradise.“ (It has been reported by Ali ibn Al-Husayn).

On Wednesday, 23rd of Ramadan 1434 AH or 31st of August 2013, there has been an organized distribution of Ramadan packages with the presence of the Secretary General of the Office of the Muslim World league in Sarajevo and Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre in Bugojno, professor Rahmetullah Nezir Han Kari. A mayor of Bugojno Mr. Hasan Ajkunić was present also.

300 packages have been distributed which contained the following: 1l of cooking oil, 5 kg of flour, 1 kg of salt, 1kg of sugar, 0.5kg of coffee, 400grams of spaghetti, 250grams of seasoning, 650grams of sugar cubes, 1l of juice, 350grams of macaroni, 750grams of marmalade, 100grams of cayenne pepper, 700grams of rice and 250grams of sweets.).

The distribution was carried out in the Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre in Bugojno to the poor and socially vulnerable people from Gornji Vakuf, Donji Vakuf and Bugojno.

„The most beloved of people according to Allah is he who brings most benefit, and the most beloved of deeds according to Allah the Mighty, the Magnificent, is that you bring happiness to a fellow Muslim, or relieve him of distress, or pay off his debt or stave away hunger from him.“(Tabarani). Among all the ways in which Islam promotes helping and cooperation among Muslims is compassion, tolerance and joint action in helping the poor and people who are afflicted with hardships. On this basis, in the first days of Ramadan in 2012, a month of giving and blessings, the Office of the Muslim World league in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre in Bugojno have organized a package distribution to the socially vulnerable, poor and people in need.

Packages have been distributed and shared in Sarajevo, Bugojno and Donji Vakuf. To these families who live under difficult circumstances, we wanted to ease the burden of the difficult economic situation they are facing. The packages contained variety of groceries including: sugar, makaroni, cooking oil, flour, coffee, seasoning, salt, sugar cube, Turkish delight, juice, marmelade, cayenne pepper, rice, spaghetti, dates and meat. The number of families who participated in this project reached a number of 400. Families from Sarajevo, Bugojno and Donji Vakuf were happy for receiving the packages in the Holy month of Ramadan. They prayed to Almighty Allah, to grant only the best to the people who help them in this Holy month.

We would like to point out that the program was covered by the printed media and television.

Whoever helps ease someone in difficulty, Allah will make it easy for him...“good deeds of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Humanity are being lined with a common goal to ease the difficulties of the poor. Everything is being implemented through the Office of the Muslim World league in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre in Bugojno. For that purpose, a project of packaged dried food distribution has been carried out in this special month. The project has been designed through several stages. The first stage of the project was implemented in cooperation with Municipality Bugojno when 200 packages of groceries have been distributed. Food products contained: dates, cooking oil, juice, rice, flour, sugar, macaroni, spaghetti, seasoning, salt, coffee, marmalade, Turkish delight and cayenne pepper. Everything has been packed in packages that read “Saudi- Kingdom of Good, program of distributing groceries in Ramadan 2011.” On the packages a Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s logo, a logo of the Muslim World league and the Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre was located. The program has been implemented so that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s good deeds reach the desired objective, to bring happiness and alleviate the everyday problems that the poor and socially vulnerable people have.

The Office of the Muslim World league in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre in Bugojno in cooperation with Municipality Ilidža – Sarajevo – have distributed 200 packages of groceries to the socially vulnerable people with hope that Kingdom of Solidarity’s efforts would be fulfilled, so that the poor and socially vulnerable people feel the happiness and to alleviate the everyday problem they are experiencing in this month. This project was not limited only to the poor and socially vulnerable families, but it also included a group of people who are forgotten by many – the old and infirm, our mothers and fathers. The project was conducted in cooperation with the Association “Ruhana” in Zenica, who looks after these people. The Muslim World league in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre in Bugojno has distributed 80 packages to the association members.

In an extremely difficult financial conditions because of the world economic crisis and traces of recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina which are still visible among Bosnian cities and villages, especially with regard to employment where the percentage of unemployment rate reaches 40% in such circumstances living standards are at the very bottom. Weeks and months can pass and many families are unable to afford a quality meal, especially in Ramadan.

Therefore, among humane and honorable activities initiated by the Office of the Muslim World league in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Centre in Bugojno is the meat distribution to the poor and socially vulnerable population in Bugojno and surrounding villages. The month of Ramadan is an excellent opportunity in Islam for solidarity among Muslims. It’s the month of collective happiness – happiness for all of those in which Islamic spirituality is being reflected and a sense of humanity.

Care for the socially vulnerable population is something that Kingdom of Solidarity stands for through its internal and external institutions – her noble and humane gesture.

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